Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310877378 - Gem Woodworking, Ltd.
Inspection Information - Office: Cincinnati Area Office
Site Address:
Gem Woodworking, Ltd.
Area B, Bldg146 Room 116a
Wright Patterson Afb, OH 45433
Mailing Address:
4901 S. Kessler-Fredrick Rd., West Milton, OH 45383
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1751
NAICS: 238350/Finish Carpentry Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/22/2007
Emphasis: L:Fall, S:Commercial Constr, S:Fall From Height
Case Closed: 04/11/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101962066 | ||
| Referral | 201954773 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
On March 5, 2007, Employee #1, a sole proprietor owner of a remodeling company, was installing drywall on the interior of a room that was 13.3 ft in height. Employee #1 was preparing an outside corner for a corner bead molding and then joint compound. Employee #1 was working from a 10-ft high aluminum, 1A, stepladder when he fell; landing first on his feet, and then his head struck the linoleum tile floor. Employee #1 was taken to a local hospital and, on March 15, 2007, he passed away. The County coroner's office stated that his death was from a blunt force trauma to the head.
Keywords: HEAD, LADDER, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, CONCUSSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310877378 | Fatality | Concussion | Supervisors; carpenters and related workers |
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